Anorectal Abscess and Fistula

Symposium - David Zimmerman (The Netherlands) at ESCP Vienna 2019

Symposium - Phil Tozer (UK) at ESCP Vienna 2019

Educational session - Janindra Warasuvitarne (UK) at ESCP Vienna 2019

Young ESCP Session - Jordan Fletcher (UK) at ESCP Vienna 2019

International Trials Results Forum - Christianne Buskens (The Netherlands) with Expert commentary from Amy Lightner (USA) at ESCP Vienna 2019

Surgical Video Session - Man-fung Ho (Hong Kong) at ESCP Vienna 2019

Surgical Video Session - Lilli Lundby (Denmark) at ESCP Vienna 2019

Educational session - David Zimmerman (The Netherlands) at ESCP Vienna 2019

Free Paper - Alexander Khitaryan (Russia) at ESCP Nice 2018

Free Paper: Neoplasia and Proctology - Ursula Aho Fält (Sweden) at ESCP Nice 2018

Trainee Video Session - Carlo Ratto (Italy) at ESCP Nice 2018

Trainee Video Session - David Zimmerman (The Netherlands) at ESCP Nice 2018

Trainee Video Session - Lilli Lundby (Denmark) at ESCP Nice 2018

Surgical Video Session - Wouter Deijl (The Netherlands) at ESCP Nice 2018

Surgical Video Session - Hortense Boullenois (France) at ESCP Nice 2018

International Trials Results Forum - David Jayne (UK) with expert commentary by Charles Knowles (UK) at ESCP Berlin 2017

Surgical Video Session - Marek Zawadzki (Poland) at ESCP Berlin 2017

Educational session - David Zimmerman (The Netherlands) at ESCP Berlin 2017

New Trials Forum - Aurélien Venara (France) at ESCP Berlin 2017

Educational session - David Zimmerman (The Netherlands) at ESCP Berlin 2017

Keynote Lecture by Paolo Giamundo (Italy) at ESCP Berlin 2017

As part of fistula month, we were delighted to have Aldo Infantino submit a review of fistula literature.

Fistula in ano is a common condition mostly caused by inflammation of the proctodeal anal glands. This results in an acute anal abscess or chronic fistula. Anal fistulas are classified according to their relation to the anal sphincter muscles: subcutaneous, subanodermal, intersphincteric, transsphincteric, suprasphincteric or extrasphincteric. Distal fistulas including negligible amounts of sphincter muscle are treated by a lay-open technique (fistulotomy, fistulectomy), whereas proximal fistulas are cured using sphincter-saving procedures (advancement flap, fistulectomy with primary sphincter reconstruction, ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract, fistula plugs, fistula clip). The best surgical method balances the chance of healing and the risk of incontinence. An experienced colorectal surgeon also plays an important role.

Symposium - Lilli Lundby at ESCP Milan 2016

Symposium - Carlo Ratto at ESCP Milan 2016

Symposium - Paula De Nardi at ESCP Milan 2016

Educational session - Fekade Ayenachew Aklilu at ESCP Milan 2016

Educational session - David Zimmerman at ESCP Milan 2016

Educational session - Baljit Singh at ESCP Dublin 2015

Educational session - David Zimmerman at ESCP Dublin 2015